Outdoor Activities ...
As we travel, we like to pursue some of our interests (such as astronomy and bird watching).
When in Eastwood, we use the following websites to find information relevant to Eastwood and the surrounding area.
- Weather ...
- Before heading outdoors, you should check the weather:
- The National Weather Service forecast for Eastwood
- Astronomy & Satellites ...
- Whether using binoculars, a small telescope or the naked-eye, the Heavens-Above website can help you to find your way around the night-time sky. In addition to detailed sky charts, their website will help you find planets, asteriods, comets, satellites and their tracks across the sky.
- To give accurate results, Heavens-Above requires the latitude and longitude of your location. As a starting point, when we link to Heavens-Above, we pass this GPS location for Eastwood:
- 27.918100, -82.270400
- Once you're on the Heavens-Above website, you can improve its accuracy by giving a more precise longitude and latitude as your actual position.
- The Heavens-Above Website, centered on Eastwood
- Bird Watching ...
- We enjoy finding new spots for bird watching and we use the eBird website for local sighting reports and to help identify hotspots.
- The eBird website is organized on a county-by-county basis. We have selected Hillsborough County as the starting point when you click on the link below:
- eBird sighting report for Hillsborough County
- Since Eastwood is near Polk County and also Pasco County, we have provided a link to their eBird sighting reports:
- eBird sighting report for Polk County
- eBird sighting report for Pasco County
- Waymarking ...
- Looking for somewhere out of the ordinary? Find a unique place and want to share it with others? Then it's time to visit Waymarking.com:
- Waymark.com
Communities Also Named Eastwood ...
We found 40 communities that share the name Eastwood.
There is one other community in Florida which is also named Eastwood.
Beyond Florida, we know of another 36 communities that are located throughout in the United States and Canada. Of these 36 communities, 36 are located in the United States and one is in Canada.
In addition to the above occurrences of Eastwood, we know of three communities located outside of the United States and Canada.
- Communities Located In Florida ...
- Communities Elsewhere In North America ...
- Alabama
- Baldwin County
- This Eastwood is located in Baldwin County and lies 388 miles [624.4 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Baldwin County community of Eastwood.
- Blount County
- This Eastwood is located in Blount County and lies 484 miles [778.9 km] to the north northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Blount County community of Eastwood.
- Calhoun County
- This Eastwood is located in Calhoun County and lies 456 miles [733.9 km] to the north northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Calhoun County community of Eastwood.
- Jefferson County
- This Eastwood is located in Jefferson County and lies 471 miles [758 km] to the north northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jefferson County community of Eastwood.
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Kalamazoo County
- This Eastwood is located in Kalamazoo County and lies 1,010 miles [1,625.4 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Kalamazoo County community of Eastwood.
- Saginaw County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Michigan community of Eastwood [Saginaw County].
- Missouri
- Carter County
- This Eastwood is located in Carter County and lies 802 miles [1,290.7 km]<1> to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Carter County community of Eastwood.
- Jackson County
- This Eastwood is located in Jackson County and lies 1,040 miles [1,673.7 km] to the northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Jackson County community of Eastwood.
- New York
- North Carolina
- Lenoir County
- This Eastwood is located in Lenoir County and lies 573 miles [922.2 km]<1> to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Lenoir County community of Eastwood.
- Moore County
- This Eastwood is located in Moore County and lies 532 miles [856.2 km] to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Moore County community of Eastwood.
- Orange County
- This Eastwood is located in Orange County and lies 593 miles [954.3 km] to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Orange County community of Eastwood.
- Pitt County
- This Eastwood is located in Pitt County and lies 603 miles [970.4 km] to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Pitt County community of Eastwood.
- Wake County
- This Eastwood is located in Wake County and lies 583 miles [938.2 km] to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wake County community of Eastwood.
- Wilson County
- This Eastwood is located in Wilson County and lies 595 miles [957.6 km] to the north northeast of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Wilson County community of Eastwood.
- Ohio
- Brown County
- This Eastwood is located in Brown County and lies 774 miles [1,245.6 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Brown County community of Eastwood.
- Franklin County
- This community is historic<3> and although located in Franklin County, we don't know where within the county.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Franklin County community of Eastwood.
- Ontario
- This Eastwood lies 1,055 miles [1,697.9 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Allegheny County
- This Eastwood is located in Allegheny County and lies 876 miles [1,409.8 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Allegheny County community of Eastwood.
- Westmoreland County
- This Eastwood is located in Westmoreland County and lies 868 miles [1,396.9 km] to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Westmoreland County community of Eastwood.
- Tennessee
- Knox County
- This Eastwood is located in Knox County and lies 566 miles [910.9 km]<1> to the north of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Knox County community of Eastwood.
- Putnam County
- This Eastwood is located in Putnam County and lies 599 miles [964 km] to the north northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Putnam County community of Eastwood.
- Rutherford County
- This Eastwood is located in Rutherford County and lies 612 miles [984.9 km] to the north northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Rutherford County community of Eastwood.
- Texas
- El Paso County
- We found mention of this community, but have little information.<2> For the information that we do have, please visit our profile page for the Texas community of Eastwood [El Paso County].
- Harris County
- This Eastwood is located in Harris County and lies 799 miles [1,285.9 km]<1> to the west northwest of the Eastwood that is located in Hillsborough County.
- For more information, please visit our profile page for the Harris County community of Eastwood.
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Alabama
- Communities Beyond North America ...
Curious and Interesting Names Near Eastwood ...
As we travel, we always see a community with a name that gives pause. While there are names which are interesting or familiar, some catch our attention or strike our fancy. We always wonder about such a name. If time permits and the community is not too far, we'll usually try to make a side-trip.
- Breezy Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Breezy Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Breezy Meadows
- Breezy Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Canter
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Carriage Park
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carriage Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carriage Park
- Carriage Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Chickasaw Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chickasaw Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chickasaw Meadows
- Chickasaw Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Citrus Wood
(Less than 2 miles to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Citrus Wood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Citrus Wood
- Citrus Wood is located in Hillsborough County
- Eden Wood
(Less than 2 miles to the east) - Gallery Gardens
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gallery Gardens have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gallery Gardens
- Gallery Gardens is located in Hillsborough County
- Garden Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Oaks
- Garden Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Greenhills
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenhills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenhills
- Greenhills is located in Hillsborough County
- Harvest Field
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harvest Field have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harvest Field
- Harvest Field is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Hammock
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Hammock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Hammock
- Hickory Hammock is located in Hillsborough County
- Hickory Lakes
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Lakes have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Lakes
- Hickory Lakes is located in Hillsborough County
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- Holiday Hills
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holiday Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holiday Hills
- Holiday Hills is located in Hillsborough County
- Hunter Place
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hunter Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hunter Place
- Hunter Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingstowne Place
(Less than 2 miles to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingstowne Place have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingstowne Place
- Kingstowne Place is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingsway Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingsway Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingsway Heights
- Kingsway Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Kingswood Heights
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingswood Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingswood Heights
- Kingswood Heights is located in Hillsborough County
- Legends Pass
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Legends Pass have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Legends Pass
- Legends Pass is located in Hillsborough County
- Oak Landing
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oak Landing have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oak Landing
- Oak Landing is located in Hillsborough County
- Park Meadow
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Park Meadow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Park Meadow
- Park Meadow is located in Hillsborough County
- Ravenwood
(Less than 2 miles to the north) - Ridge Court
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Court have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Court
- Ridge Court is located in Hillsborough County
- Ridge Dale
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ridge Dale have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Dale
- Ridge Dale is located in Hillsborough County
- Rolling Meadows
(Less than 2 miles to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rolling Meadows have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rolling Meadows
- Rolling Meadows is located in Hillsborough County
- Royal Oaks
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Royal Oaks have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Royal Oaks
- Royal Oaks is located in Hillsborough County
- Shadow Bay
(Less than 2 miles to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shadow Bay have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shadow Bay
- Shadow Bay is located in Hillsborough County
- Shady Oaks Park
(Less than 2 miles to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shady Oaks Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shady Oaks Park
- Shady Oaks Park is located in Hillsborough County
- Tanglewood
(Less than 2 miles to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Tanglewood have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Tanglewood
- Tanglewood is located in Hillsborough County
- Timber Knoll
(Less than 2 miles to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Timber Knoll have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Timber Knoll
- Timber Knoll is located in Hillsborough County
- Vineyards
(Less than 2 miles to the west) - Wildwood Hollow
(Less than 2 miles to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wildwood Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wildwood Hollow
- Wildwood Hollow is located in Hillsborough County
- Holiday Hills
How Far From Eastwood to ...
We spend a lot of time looking through Gazetteers that were published in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Many of the Gazetteers include the distance from a community such as Eastwood to various places of note, such as the White House.
With a nod to our favorite Gazetteers, the straight-line distance beginning in Eastwood and extending to:
- Tampa, which is the Seat of Hillsborough County, lies 11 miles [17.7 km]<1> to the west northwest. If you could walk a straight line from Eastwood to Tampa, with an average speed<5> of 2.2 miles [3.5 km] per hour, it would take five to six hours to make the trip. A horse and buggy averaging 3.2 miles [5.1 km] per hour would take nearly four hours.
- Tallahassee, which is the State Capital of Florida, lies 212 miles [341.2 km] to the northwest (NW). Driving, with an average speed of 63 miles [101.4 km] per hour, would take a little over three hours, a buggy would take 9 days and walking would take 12 days.
- The White House (Washington, DC) is 815 miles [1,311.6 km] to the north northeast (NNE). Driving would take just about two full days, a buggy would take 32 days and walking would take 47 days.
- The shortest distance<6> to Jerusalem (specifically the Temple Mount and the Dome of the Rock) is 6,612 miles [10,641 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<7>
- The distance to the Great Mosque of Mecca (specifically the Ka'bah - or Kaaba ) is 7,279 miles [11,714.4 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<8>
- The distance to Saint Peter's Basilica (The Vatican) is 5,179 miles [8,334.8 km] and it lies to the northeast (NE).<9>
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Eastwood. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hillsborough County: www.hillsboroughcounty.org/
The official website for State of Florida: https://www.myflorida.com/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Eastwood) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Eastwood. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 27.9181, Longitude: -82.2704 In this case, the coordinates for Eastwood have been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). |
| <2> | If we encounter the name of what might be a community, our methodology is to add that name to our Gazetteer as a placeholder. As we find more information about that community, it will be added to our Gazetteer. Just as a reminder: Our definition of a community is rather broad and includes those places (or areas) where several families lived and had a name which identified that place. For example, you might hear somebody say that they are going over to Mile's to see Pete ... Mile's is just a gas station and a couple of homes at the crossroads. While it might not be on the map, everybody in the area knows it by that name. Places of interest include buildings at a crossroad, several families clustered in a hollow or maybe the location of a way station. It also includes places like mines, lumber camps, ferry crossings, etc. The community might still exist, is now gone or only existed for just a short period of time. Also keep in mind that Eastwood could have been on the original document by mistake, misspelled, the original/alternate name of a community that we've listed elsewhere or was placed in the wrong county. Sometimes a post office or train station would have a different name than the community where it's located, so two names might be referring to the same community - we're working to straighten it all out. |
| <3> | We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was significantly larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now. Unfortunately our sources of data have proven to be unreliable. If you can provide us with more specific information about Eastwood, please let us know so that we can improve our accuracy. |
| <4> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <5> | While we have tried to pick reasonable speeds, the rate of travel is very theoretical - obstacles like fences, hills, lakes, river crossings and rest stops have been ignored. When we say 'Days' of travel, we're assuming 8 hours of travel per day. |
| <6> | The shortest line can be visualized by stretching a string on a Globe from Point A to Point B - this is known as a Great Circle Route. Where you might expect the shortest route from Eastwood to the Middle East to be East and South, the Great Circle Route actually lies to the North and East. |
| <7> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Jerusalem is 310.727 degrees. |
| <8> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to Mecca is 305.104 degrees. |
| <9> | The calculated bearing (or angle) to the Vatican is 309.838 degrees. |